Boeckmann joined Galpin Motors as a salesman in 1953 and by 1957, he was promoted to general manager.
According to Galpin Ford, the dealership was the top volume Ford dealer in the world for 29 straight years. "My father will be remembered for his love and commitment to his family, business, community, and the world he lived and worked in," said Beau Boeckmann, President and COO of Galpin Motors in a statement released on Wednesday. "He always welcomed people with open arms from all walks of life. Whether you were a customer, an employee, a stranger or world leader, he treated everyone with respect and will be deeply missed.